Originally Posted by
chas58
I forgot to link to the review (3 parts). Lots of good info on the bike. The review is 3 years old, so it might not still be "hands down the best".
Raleigh Tamland Two Reviewed -
"Hands Down the Best" was his opinion at the time. After riding the Niner, I can't believe the Tamland is "better", especially considering the better wheels on the Niner. I'm not a high-end rider at all. If I got the Tamland and put $600 wheels on it I'd still be way under the cost of Niner. Even though I can afford the Niner, is it worth the price difference?
After visiting both shops and discussing both bikes I see that the Niner shop is going to give much better service. That plays into it as well.